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La Villa Bonita Mexican Culinary Vacation
Tepoztlan,
Morelos, México
U.S. Toll-Free
Reservation Line

1-866-687-9933
U.S. Direct
646-216-8604
U.K. Voicemail and Fax  0870-132-4979
Outside the U.K.
+44-870-132-4979
Mexico Direct
+52-777-169-7232
 

 

La Villa Bonita School of
Mexican Cuisine
Sample 7-Night Schedule

Important!!  This schedule is posted to give the guest a general idea of our schedule on a normal week.  The schedule may change to take advantage of season dishes, ingredients or the interests of our guests.  LVB reserves the right to modify this schedule and the dishes contained therein.  Upon arrival guests will receive their schedule for the week. 
 

Sunday

2:00-4:00   Airport Pickup in Mexico City and transport to La Villa Bonita (LVB).
4:00-6:00   Get accommodated and relax!
6:00-8:00   Complimentary cocktail reception and appetizers in Chef Ana’s restaurant, La Mesa de Ana (terrace above the LVB kitchen).  Optional dinner in La Mesa de Ana (not included).  If you are interested in having dinner at La Mesa de Ana throughout the week, reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.  All ingredients are purchased the day of your reservation as well slow food techniques are utilized to insure the freshest fine dining experience.  A different 4 course menu will be offered daily.

Monday

6:45  Quick Coffee before departure
7:00-9:00  Excursion to wholesale market in Cuernavaca (Lopez Mateos) for selection of ingredients
9:30-10:30 Breakfast at LVB kitchen
10:30-2:00 Introduction to Chiles, Salsas, and How to Cure a Molcajete, Tortillas, Quesadillas with Squash Blossoms, Huitlacoche, Pork Skins (Cracklin) en Green Salsa, Potatoes and Chile Poblano Strips and Guayabas in Syrup for dessert with Chef Garcia (LVB Kitchen)
2:00-3:30 Lunch in the Garden
3:30-Time on your own, read, relax, take a walk into town. 

Tuesday

8:30-9:30  Breakfast in LVB Kitchen
10:00-2:00 Mole Colorado with Chicken, Pork in Pipian sauce (Mole Verde), Refried Beans, Red Rice with Vegetables,  and Flan with Chef Garcia in LVB Kitchen
2:00-3:30 Lunch in the Garden
3:30-6:30 Trip to Gellman Museum (Muros) in Cuernavaca

Wednesday

8:30-9:00 Breakfast at LVB Kitchen
9:30-10:30 Excursion to Tepoztlan Market for general selection of ingredients
11:00-2:30 Huanzontles, Chiles Rellenos or Chiles en Nogada (seasonal), White Rice, Seasoned Beans (de la Olla), and Natilla
2:30-3:30 Lunch in the Garden
3:30-7:00 Time on your own
7:00-8:00 Tequila Tasting in La Mesa de Ana

Thursday

8:30-9:00 Breakfast at LVB Kitchen
9:00-4:00 Cuernavaca Tour, Brady Museum, Borda Gardens, Cortez Palace and lunch at Las Mañanitas (lunch not included) with Historian Arturo Marquez or Robb

Friday

8:30-9:30 Breakfast at LVB Kitchen
10:00-2:00 Chicken tamales, squash with corn, cheese, pork tamales, dessert tamales with pineapple
2:00-3:30 Lunch in the Garden
3:30-5:30 Hike up to the Tepozteco Pyramid (athletic)
11:00-? Optional night out for Live Music and Salsa Dancing at “El Telon”

Saturday

8:30-9:30 Breakfast at LVB Kitchen
9:30-5:00 Excursion to Taxco (Silver City) and the pyramids of Xochicalco with Historian Arturo Marquez

Sunday

8:30-9:30 Breakfast at LVB Kitchen
9:30- Transportation to the Mexico City airport

To make reservations or for
further information, e-mail to
reservations@lavillabonita.com
 

 
 
 
   



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